Postgame Avs-Capitals: D.C. Delight

WASHINGTON – Now that was a hockey game. Goals, great saves, big hits, bad blood, fights – it was all there tonight here in DC.
Avs win it, thanks to timely goals and a bend-but-don’t-break defense, backboned with Craig Anderson.

It’s real late and I need to get some ambien induced Zs, but overall I’d sum up the game as one where the Avs played a little harder and a little smarter than the Caps. Whereas the Avs made the simple plays, the Caps over-thought things.

Alex Ovechkin is an incredible player, but there’s still the element of simplicity missing from his game. He went 1-on-1 too often tonight, especially in the clutch moments. He’s done that too much in the playoffs in his career too. He did that in the Olympics for Russia. Teammates stand around and watch him at times. But the Caps are going to win plenty of games still.

So will the Avs probably. They’ve got 16 of the next 21 at home. But that isn’t always a great thing with these guys, especially in the dud atmosphere that has too often enveloped the Pepsi Center the last two years.

Let’s hope it’s a good one Monday night against the Blackhawks.
Some postgame video, starting with a talk with Ryan O’Byrne, who I thought played a great game tonight. All he needed was someone to believe in him again.

Before I go, check out this crazy video, where former Avs Marek Svatos and Martin Skoula both get hugely pummeled in a crazy KHL brawl.

I would say that KHL teams would´nt survive a brawl against a NHL team. Pussy fighters.

Ramon

I would say that KHL teams would´nt survive a brawl against a NHL team. Pussy fighters.

Ramon

I would say that KHL teams would´nt survive a brawl against a NHL team. Pussy fighters.

Decletjl

I’d love to know what the fight was over. It looked like a coordinated drop the gloves and go. Something I was hoping after the bertuzzi cheap shot would happen. Except, 5 on 1 as opposed to everyman for himself.

Decletjl

I’d love to know what the fight was over. It looked like a coordinated drop the gloves and go. Something I was hoping after the bertuzzi cheap shot would happen. Except, 5 on 1 as opposed to everyman for himself.

Decletjl

I’d love to know what the fight was over. It looked like a coordinated drop the gloves and go. Something I was hoping after the bertuzzi cheap shot would happen. Except, 5 on 1 as opposed to everyman for himself.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5L36LRH3OMB7LMRUDQWT2IB4DA Ian H

There is more information about the fight on Yahoo! Sports. Go to the NHL section. The team in white dressed their Canadian players only for this game, and then sent them back home once they assaulted everyone. Crazy suspensions but the most someone was fined was $850 US.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5L36LRH3OMB7LMRUDQWT2IB4DA Ian H

There is more information about the fight on Yahoo! Sports. Go to the NHL section. The team in white dressed their Canadian players only for this game, and then sent them back home once they assaulted everyone. Crazy suspensions but the most someone was fined was $850 US.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5L36LRH3OMB7LMRUDQWT2IB4DA Ian H

There is more information about the fight on Yahoo! Sports. Go to the NHL section. The team in white dressed their Canadian players only for this game, and then sent them back home once they assaulted everyone. Crazy suspensions but the most someone was fined was $850 US.

Mariechantal

Is this a new version of «Slap Shot»? These guys are crazy and it’s pretty obvious that the white team had decided to fight right away and each of them pick a player. But the third guy that came in the fight with Skoula (I think) is plain crazy ! He could have killed him ! The referees don’t know what to do in those instances; it showed !

Mr. Dater, when you interview a guy, let him talk. Stop cutting him and adding comments while he’s talking. O’Byrne had interesting things to say but you didn’t let him, suggesting answers. Not a criticism just a notice.

Mariechantal

Is this a new version of «Slap Shot»? These guys are crazy and it’s pretty obvious that the white team had decided to fight right away and each of them pick a player. But the third guy that came in the fight with Skoula (I think) is plain crazy ! He could have killed him ! The referees don’t know what to do in those instances; it showed !

Mr. Dater, when you interview a guy, let him talk. Stop cutting him and adding comments while he’s talking. O’Byrne had interesting things to say but you didn’t let him, suggesting answers. Not a criticism just a notice.

Mariechantal

Is this a new version of «Slap Shot»? These guys are crazy and it’s pretty obvious that the white team had decided to fight right away and each of them pick a player. But the third guy that came in the fight with Skoula (I think) is plain crazy ! He could have killed him ! The referees don’t know what to do in those instances; it showed !

Mr. Dater, when you interview a guy, let him talk. Stop cutting him and adding comments while he’s talking. O’Byrne had interesting things to say but you didn’t let him, suggesting answers. Not a criticism just a notice.

Avalanches_14

Why no update on Hedjuk or Quincey!

Avalanches_14

Why no update on Hedjuk or Quincey!

Avalanches_14

Why no update on Hedjuk or Quincey!

NickQuebec

it’s obvious Adrian Dater is not a fan of Paul Stastny. last night’s game confirmed my theory.
Friday against the Trashers you were on his case all night long on Twitter..

i quote :
– Stastny created that breakout by missing net wide again with his shot. No. 26 is killing his team tonight

-Stastny needs to use the twig in his hand besides miss breakaways

last night Stastny had a goal and 2 assists but you were pretty quiet about Stastny on Twitter , not a word about his performance…

i watched the game on NHL center ice , Craig Laughlin on the Capitals network said a lot of good things about Stastny who took charge with Mueller, Galiardi, Stewart and Hejduk out with injuries.

How many times last year you wrote about his 6M/year salary ?
When Theo’open’Door played for the Avs, even if he didn’t stop the puck and was awful, how many times you mentioned his 6M/year ….

Obviously you are a big fan of Matt Duchene but at least be fair to Paul Stastny !

Kudos to you, you gave a lot of credit to Ryan Wilson on Twitter last night and he deserved it , you were tough on him since October but he played a hell of a game…

i like you Dater but shame on you , last night you missed the boat… if Matt Duchene had a goal and 2 assists…well…..

the cat is out of the bag !

Russ dornisch

Wow buddy you truly are an idiot!! Those tweets were from the Atlanta game, were Stastny missed the net probably at least 10 times including a breakaway chance. He deserved everything he got that night. He is one of the highest paid players on the team, and a 19 year old second player was outplaying him and leading the team when it’s Stastny’s job to do that.

NickQuebec

that’s what i said ASSHOLE !!!!! friday night’s game !

Russ dornisch

ok, but Stastny deserved what he got! getting called out for a terrible game! one of his missed nets even lead to a goal as the puck was picked up for an odd man rush when he missed way wide!

NickQuebec

ok so if he deserved what he got friday night….

how come he did not say a word about his play against Washington ! he was our leader offensively !

3 stars of the game from the denver post :

Wilson
Anderson
Hendricks

NickQuebec

3 stars of the game from Washington

Stastny
Shattenkrik
Knuble

am

So those of you that think Stastny makes too much money. What is the point in bringing it up ? Is Stastny’s salary costing the team from going out and signing big free agents or making trades? No. Last time I checked Colorado was just about the salary floor. Mentioning his salary is pointless. Which incidentally Stastny is not since he is a reliable point-per-night player.

NickQuebec

it’s obvious Adrian Dater is not a fan of Paul Stastny. last night’s game confirmed my theory.
Friday against the Trashers you were on his case all night long on Twitter..

i quote :
– Stastny created that breakout by missing net wide again with his shot. No. 26 is killing his team tonight

-Stastny needs to use the twig in his hand besides miss breakaways

last night Stastny had a goal and 2 assists but you were pretty quiet about Stastny on Twitter , not a word about his performance…

i watched the game on NHL center ice , Craig Laughlin on the Capitals network said a lot of good things about Stastny who took charge with Mueller, Galiardi, Stewart and Hejduk out with injuries.

How many times last year you wrote about his 6M/year salary ?
When Theo’open’Door played for the Avs, even if he didn’t stop the puck and was awful, how many times you mentioned his 6M/year ….

Obviously you are a big fan of Matt Duchene but at least be fair to Paul Stastny !

Kudos to you, you gave a lot of credit to Ryan Wilson on Twitter last night and he deserved it , you were tough on him since October but he played a hell of a game…

i like you Dater but shame on you , last night you missed the boat… if Matt Duchene had a goal and 2 assists…well…..

the cat is out of the bag !

NickQuebec

it’s obvious Adrian Dater is not a fan of Paul Stastny. last night’s game confirmed my theory.
Friday against the Trashers you were on his case all night long on Twitter..

i quote :
– Stastny created that breakout by missing net wide again with his shot. No. 26 is killing his team tonight

-Stastny needs to use the twig in his hand besides miss breakaways

last night Stastny had a goal and 2 assists but you were pretty quiet about Stastny on Twitter , not a word about his performance…

i watched the game on NHL center ice , Craig Laughlin on the Capitals network said a lot of good things about Stastny who took charge with Mueller, Galiardi, Stewart and Hejduk out with injuries.

How many times last year you wrote about his 6M/year salary ?
When Theo’open’Door played for the Avs, even if he didn’t stop the puck and was awful, how many times you mentioned his 6M/year ….

Obviously you are a big fan of Matt Duchene but at least be fair to Paul Stastny !

Kudos to you, you gave a lot of credit to Ryan Wilson on Twitter last night and he deserved it , you were tough on him since October but he played a hell of a game…

i like you Dater but shame on you , last night you missed the boat… if Matt Duchene had a goal and 2 assists…well…..

the cat is out of the bag !

Russ dornisch

Wow buddy you truly are an idiot!! Those tweets were from the Atlanta game, were Stastny missed the net probably at least 10 times including a breakaway chance. He deserved everything he got that night. He is one of the highest paid players on the team, and a 19 year old second player was outplaying him and leading the team when it’s Stastny’s job to do that.

Russ dornisch

ok, but Stastny deserved what he got! getting called out for a terrible game! one of his missed nets even lead to a goal as the puck was picked up for an odd man rush when he missed way wide!

NickQuebec

ok so if he deserved what he got friday night….

how come he did not say a word about his play against Washington ! he was our leader offensively !

3 stars of the game from the denver post :

Wilson
Anderson
Hendricks

NickQuebec

3 stars of the game from Washington

Stastny
Shattenkrik
Knuble

am

So those of you that think Stastny makes too much money. What is the point in bringing it up ? Is Stastny’s salary costing the team from going out and signing big free agents or making trades? No. Last time I checked Colorado was just about the salary floor. Mentioning his salary is pointless. Which incidentally Stastny is not since he is a reliable point-per-night player.

am

So those of you that think Stastny makes too much money. What is the point in bringing it up ? Is Stastny’s salary costing the team from going out and signing big free agents or making trades? No. Last time I checked Colorado was just about the salary floor. Mentioning his salary is pointless. Which incidentally Stastny is not since he is a reliable point-per-night player.

NickQuebec

3 stars of the game from Washington

Stastny
Shattenkrik
Knuble

NickQuebec

ok so if he deserved what he got friday night….

how come he did not say a word about his play against Washington ! he was our leader offensively !

3 stars of the game from the denver post :

Wilson
Anderson
Hendricks

Russ dornisch

ok, but Stastny deserved what he got! getting called out for a terrible game! one of his missed nets even lead to a goal as the puck was picked up for an odd man rush when he missed way wide!

Russ dornisch

Wow buddy you truly are an idiot!! Those tweets were from the Atlanta game, were Stastny missed the net probably at least 10 times including a breakaway chance. He deserved everything he got that night. He is one of the highest paid players on the team, and a 19 year old second player was outplaying him and leading the team when it’s Stastny’s job to do that.

http://twitter.com/ebriff Em

Josh Gratton (#92, who was the third man in on Skoula and broke his face), and Darcy Verot (#7, who attacked Kari Ramo in net) were both handed to police. I doubt anything will come of it though. This was obviously premeditated, but the KHL didn’t treat it as such. Vityaz had even bought plane tickets to fly their brawlers back “home” after this game because they knew what was going to go down. Now they claim that Avangard (black team, Jagr’s team) started the fight, or at least that they knew about it, but chose not to send out their tougher players in an attempt to get Vityaz into trouble. To that I say…….uh, REALLY?! Two of their players (Skoula and Roman Cervenka – who has 35 points in 32 games) are now out with fractures. If they knew what was coming, why would they risk this, especially with one of their top scorers? This sucks for the KHL and hockey in general.

http://twitter.com/ebriff Em

Josh Gratton (#92, who was the third man in on Skoula and broke his face), and Darcy Verot (#7, who attacked Kari Ramo in net) were both handed to police. I doubt anything will come of it though. This was obviously premeditated, but the KHL didn’t treat it as such. Vityaz had even bought plane tickets to fly their brawlers back “home” after this game because they knew what was going to go down. Now they claim that Avangard (black team, Jagr’s team) started the fight, or at least that they knew about it, but chose not to send out their tougher players in an attempt to get Vityaz into trouble. To that I say…….uh, REALLY?! Two of their players (Skoula and Roman Cervenka – who has 35 points in 32 games) are now out with fractures. If they knew what was coming, why would they risk this, especially with one of their top scorers? This sucks for the KHL and hockey in general.

http://twitter.com/ebriff Em

Josh Gratton (#92, who was the third man in on Skoula and broke his face), and Darcy Verot (#7, who attacked Kari Ramo in net) were both handed to police. I doubt anything will come of it though. This was obviously premeditated, but the KHL didn’t treat it as such. Vityaz had even bought plane tickets to fly their brawlers back “home” after this game because they knew what was going to go down. Now they claim that Avangard (black team, Jagr’s team) started the fight, or at least that they knew about it, but chose not to send out their tougher players in an attempt to get Vityaz into trouble. To that I say…….uh, REALLY?! Two of their players (Skoula and Roman Cervenka – who has 35 points in 32 games) are now out with fractures. If they knew what was coming, why would they risk this, especially with one of their top scorers? This sucks for the KHL and hockey in general.

Another Angle

That was a terribly reffed game last night from both sides. Way too much went uncalled. The almost-hit on Ovechkin could have been called a charge, but wasn’t. Ovechkin should have been called for interfering with Anderson in the last few minutes, but wasn’t. Loads of hooking and holding were evident, but the refs tucked their whistles away.

I think it’s very clear that the NHL has a long way to go before they can be taken seriously when it comes to having their games refereed fairly. It’s almost as bad as the NBA.

I’ve also been noticing that the league seems to have something against the Capitals right now. They are letting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins do anything they want. The Caps had surged ahead early this season and the Penguins were struggling. Now the Pens and Caps are 1/2 in the East. All this 3 weeks before the Winter Classic that features both teams. Conspiracy? Let’s just say that it should surprise no one if that’s the case. The WC is a meal ticket for the NHL. It wouldn’t look good to have the Caps in 1st place and the Penguins and it’s anointed savoir in say, 11th place? So, suddenly the Penguins have an 11 game winning streak out of nowhere and the Caps have a 5 game losing skid. A little too coincidental for my taste.

Conspiracist

Sorry, could you retype this? Yours tears must have made the ink run.

Anonymous

I must admit I haven’t seen a lot of Caps games, and I’ve seen more of the Penguins this season. But have you watched the Pens lately? They are really on fire, Crosby (as I’m typing this) is on a 18-game point streak. He’s not just scoring goals but his linemates are really putting the puck in net. Last I checked Letang is the number 1 D-man on the All-star voting… To think that Malkin is not doing much yet… and Staal is still injured, but a lot has stepped up.

John

And the Penguins are doing exactly what the Caps did last year. They’ve gotten hot too quickly, will fade late, and do nothing in the playoffs. Washington, meanwhile, is taking the regular season with a grain of salt, not killing themselves, will still make the playoffs and will be in good shape to flip the switch in April and dominate. Ovechkin is fine. The team is fine. They’re just going through a slump. Remember, the Penguins were close to out of the playoff picture until March last year. The Caps will make their push at the right time, when it matters. They’ve learned that the regular season isn’t of great importance. They’ll make the playoffs, not to worry.

Anonymous

Yes, the Caps will definitely make the playoffs, no doubt about that. I just think that it’s really no surprise that the Pens are on a streak right now because a lot of the other players have stepped up. Let’s just see if Fleury can be consistent…

ard8

Interesting theory. I could just as easily say that the Caps, based on recent performance, are heartless and still have no chance to advance to the Finals. They didn’t even show up at the Rangers tonight. If I’m a Caps fan, I’m concerned.

They have plenty of time to right the ship so I’m certainly not righting them off. In fact, I want them to advance because I enjoy the way they play. But good god, they’ve got a lot of work to do.

ard8

Sorry, I meant “writing”.

Another Angle

That was a terribly reffed game last night from both sides. Way too much went uncalled. The almost-hit on Ovechkin could have been called a charge, but wasn’t. Ovechkin should have been called for interfering with Anderson in the last few minutes, but wasn’t. Loads of hooking and holding were evident, but the refs tucked their whistles away.

I think it’s very clear that the NHL has a long way to go before they can be taken seriously when it comes to having their games refereed fairly. It’s almost as bad as the NBA.

I’ve also been noticing that the league seems to have something against the Capitals right now. They are letting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins do anything they want. The Caps had surged ahead early this season and the Penguins were struggling. Now the Pens and Caps are 1/2 in the East. All this 3 weeks before the Winter Classic that features both teams. Conspiracy? Let’s just say that it should surprise no one if that’s the case. The WC is a meal ticket for the NHL. It wouldn’t look good to have the Caps in 1st place and the Penguins and it’s anointed savoir in say, 11th place? So, suddenly the Penguins have an 11 game winning streak out of nowhere and the Caps have a 5 game losing skid. A little too coincidental for my taste.

Anonymous

I must admit I haven’t seen a lot of Caps games, and I’ve seen more of the Penguins this season. But have you watched the Pens lately? They are really on fire, Crosby (as I’m typing this) is on a 18-game point streak. He’s not just scoring goals but his linemates are really putting the puck in net. Last I checked Letang is the number 1 D-man on the All-star voting… To think that Malkin is not doing much yet… and Staal is still injured, but a lot has stepped up.

John

And the Penguins are doing exactly what the Caps did last year. They’ve gotten hot too quickly, will fade late, and do nothing in the playoffs. Washington, meanwhile, is taking the regular season with a grain of salt, not killing themselves, will still make the playoffs and will be in good shape to flip the switch in April and dominate. Ovechkin is fine. The team is fine. They’re just going through a slump. Remember, the Penguins were close to out of the playoff picture until March last year. The Caps will make their push at the right time, when it matters. They’ve learned that the regular season isn’t of great importance. They’ll make the playoffs, not to worry.

John

And the Penguins are doing exactly what the Caps did last year. They’ve gotten hot too quickly, will fade late, and do nothing in the playoffs. Washington, meanwhile, is taking the regular season with a grain of salt, not killing themselves, will still make the playoffs and will be in good shape to flip the switch in April and dominate. Ovechkin is fine. The team is fine. They’re just going through a slump. Remember, the Penguins were close to out of the playoff picture until March last year. The Caps will make their push at the right time, when it matters. They’ve learned that the regular season isn’t of great importance. They’ll make the playoffs, not to worry.

Anonymous

Yes, the Caps will definitely make the playoffs, no doubt about that. I just think that it’s really no surprise that the Pens are on a streak right now because a lot of the other players have stepped up. Let’s just see if Fleury can be consistent…

Anonymous

Yes, the Caps will definitely make the playoffs, no doubt about that. I just think that it’s really no surprise that the Pens are on a streak right now because a lot of the other players have stepped up. Let’s just see if Fleury can be consistent…

ard8

Interesting theory. I could just as easily say that the Caps, based on recent performance, are heartless and still have no chance to advance to the Finals. They didn’t even show up at the Rangers tonight. If I’m a Caps fan, I’m concerned.

They have plenty of time to right the ship so I’m certainly not righting them off. In fact, I want them to advance because I enjoy the way they play. But good god, they’ve got a lot of work to do.

ard8

Sorry, I meant “writing”.

ard8

Sorry, I meant “writing”.

ard8

Interesting theory. I could just as easily say that the Caps, based on recent performance, are heartless and still have no chance to advance to the Finals. They didn’t even show up at the Rangers tonight. If I’m a Caps fan, I’m concerned.

They have plenty of time to right the ship so I’m certainly not righting them off. In fact, I want them to advance because I enjoy the way they play. But good god, they’ve got a lot of work to do.

Anonymous

I must admit I haven’t seen a lot of Caps games, and I’ve seen more of the Penguins this season. But have you watched the Pens lately? They are really on fire, Crosby (as I’m typing this) is on a 18-game point streak. He’s not just scoring goals but his linemates are really putting the puck in net. Last I checked Letang is the number 1 D-man on the All-star voting… To think that Malkin is not doing much yet… and Staal is still injured, but a lot has stepped up.

Another Angle

That was a terribly reffed game last night from both sides. Way too much went uncalled. The almost-hit on Ovechkin could have been called a charge, but wasn’t. Ovechkin should have been called for interfering with Anderson in the last few minutes, but wasn’t. Loads of hooking and holding were evident, but the refs tucked their whistles away.

I think it’s very clear that the NHL has a long way to go before they can be taken seriously when it comes to having their games refereed fairly. It’s almost as bad as the NBA.

I’ve also been noticing that the league seems to have something against the Capitals right now. They are letting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins do anything they want. The Caps had surged ahead early this season and the Penguins were struggling. Now the Pens and Caps are 1/2 in the East. All this 3 weeks before the Winter Classic that features both teams. Conspiracy? Let’s just say that it should surprise no one if that’s the case. The WC is a meal ticket for the NHL. It wouldn’t look good to have the Caps in 1st place and the Penguins and it’s anointed savoir in say, 11th place? So, suddenly the Penguins have an 11 game winning streak out of nowhere and the Caps have a 5 game losing skid. A little too coincidental for my taste.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NG35ITNB3QGZFCL76X7QCFOC7U Zach

This is why Svats should have stayed in the NHL. lol

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NG35ITNB3QGZFCL76X7QCFOC7U Zach

This is why Svats should have stayed in the NHL. lol

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NG35ITNB3QGZFCL76X7QCFOC7U Zach

This is why Svats should have stayed in the NHL. lol

stewie

Semin definitely deserved the game miscounduct, but Liles clearly deserved at least a double minor for slashing Semin’s hands right before Semin decked him. The refs decided to pocket their whistles, so I can’t exactly blame Semin for reacting the way he did. Liles messed with a guy who he thought wouldn’t stick up for himself, and thought wrong.

ard8

Liles did deserve at least a minor but what we saw in this game is pretty typical. The refs were letting lots of calls go on both sides. The one guy who who got caught was the guy who retaliated.

Semin’s a talented guy but you add something like this to his little slap fight and his reputation is suffering a bit.

And the KHL “fight’? Total garage league excrement. Anyone who continues to pummel someone when they’re down on the ice and defenseless is committing assault, not fighting. I enjoy a good hockey fight but this was repulsive.

stewie

Semin definitely deserved the game miscounduct, but Liles clearly deserved at least a double minor for slashing Semin’s hands right before Semin decked him. The refs decided to pocket their whistles, so I can’t exactly blame Semin for reacting the way he did. Liles messed with a guy who he thought wouldn’t stick up for himself, and thought wrong.

ard8

Liles did deserve at least a minor but what we saw in this game is pretty typical. The refs were letting lots of calls go on both sides. The one guy who who got caught was the guy who retaliated.

Semin’s a talented guy but you add something like this to his little slap fight and his reputation is suffering a bit.

And the KHL “fight’? Total garage league excrement. Anyone who continues to pummel someone when they’re down on the ice and defenseless is committing assault, not fighting. I enjoy a good hockey fight but this was repulsive.

ard8

Liles did deserve at least a minor but what we saw in this game is pretty typical. The refs were letting lots of calls go on both sides. The one guy who who got caught was the guy who retaliated.

Semin’s a talented guy but you add something like this to his little slap fight and his reputation is suffering a bit.

And the KHL “fight’? Total garage league excrement. Anyone who continues to pummel someone when they’re down on the ice and defenseless is committing assault, not fighting. I enjoy a good hockey fight but this was repulsive.

stewie

Semin definitely deserved the game miscounduct, but Liles clearly deserved at least a double minor for slashing Semin’s hands right before Semin decked him. The refs decided to pocket their whistles, so I can’t exactly blame Semin for reacting the way he did. Liles messed with a guy who he thought wouldn’t stick up for himself, and thought wrong.

Kris

Me and Skoula share a birthday. Just thought Id share

Bluevox

Roy, Pronger and I share a birthday. See why you should keep these things to yourself?

Smell the Glove

I just want to wish both of you a happy birthday in advance.

Kris

Me and Skoula share a birthday. Just thought Id share

Kris

Me and Skoula share a birthday. Just thought Id share

Bluevox

Roy, Pronger and I share a birthday. See why you should keep these things to yourself?

Smell the Glove

I just want to wish both of you a happy birthday in advance.

Smell the Glove

I just want to wish both of you a happy birthday in advance.

Bluevox

Roy, Pronger and I share a birthday. See why you should keep these things to yourself?

Terry Frei graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in the Denver area and has degrees in history and journalism from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He worked for the Rocky Mountain News while attending CU and joined the Post staff after graduation. He has also worked at the Oregonian in Portland, Ore., and The Sporting News. His seventh book, March 1939: Before the Madness, was issued in February 2014.

Chambers covers college and professional hockey for The Denver Post. He has written for the Post since 1994, after dumping his first 9-to-5 office job a couple years out of college. He primarily follows the University of Denver hockey team and helps cover the Avalanche.